It’s no secret that divorce proceedings can be uncomfortable and filled with emotional turmoil. Clients often ask us what the quickest way to get a divorce is. Whatever your situation, there are certain actions you can take to expedite the process of dissolving your marriage. Last year, there were over 860,000 divorced individuals aged between 55 and 65, constituting the highest age group to be divorced.
Amicable Terms
Reaching an agreement with your spouse is usually the simplest approach to expedite your divorce so that it doesn’t take weeks or months to complete. This can also be accomplished through mediation, which involves open communication and a thorough knowledge of all of the specific issues that need to be resolved, such as child custody, spousal support, and comprehensive property distribution.
The procedure may be greatly accelerated when both parties are fully capable of reaching an agreement, and all financial assets are transparent and revealed. Even with lawyers to help with communication, the divorce’s specific issues could move quickly.
Estate Planning
Having your assets and finances in order is always a good idea. Compiling an account of your estate, including properties, retirement funds, debts, insurance policies, and any supporting paperwork, is a great first step.
Bring an estate inventory and accompanying paperwork to your initial meeting with a divorce lawyer, which will lead to a smoother conversation. It will also allow your family lawyer to create a divorce plan and determine the best method to distribute your assets fairly and equitably. It’s also a good idea to disclose any information and documentation about your shared estate, such as financial accounts, with your spouse.
Meeting a Financial Advisor
Consider evaluating your finances with an advisor you both trust if you and your spouse are on good terms and agree that divorce is unavoidable. During the meeting, the advisor might go over your assets and debts, as well as discuss several options for cleaning up your community estate.
Reconciling debts, combining bank accounts, and removing some of the financial complications associated with a case can all help to expedite the information-gathering and distribution process. So, if you’re serious about speeding up your divorce, sort out your finances.
Hiring a Lawyer
An experienced divorce lawyer can navigate you through the whole procedure with their knowledge and skills, accelerating the process. At Nanda & Associate Lawyers, we are a boutique law firm with experience in all family law matters. Whether it’s a contested or uncontested divorce, our skilled legal team will guide you through the process with your best interests in mind.
We also provide immigration law services, including spousal sponsorships and spouse open work permits. Our services are tailored to your specific needs, so get in touch with us for legal advice regarding your divorce procedure and let us help you speed up that divorce.
Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for legal advice.
